DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


BAD HOPS....BAD BREW - THANKS A LOT, CLIMATE CHANGE





                                                                    Source:  Stock

  • Climate Change is now threatening our beers and ales.  Here's what we know:
  • The plant, which produces hops, used in beer production for imparting bitterness, favor and stability to beer is susceptible to hotter, drier conditions and production has plummeted
  • Researchers at the University of Kent in England are isolating hop genes in the hope of producing climate-resistant varieties
  • What's at stake is the Great British Pint dying off and the great culture that goes with it
  • Also at stake in the interim are the unique flavors that hops give the beers
  • The University of Kent is also searching for hop genes that add special flavor to beers
  • Some health benefits of hops:
  1. Essential oils, flavanols and anti-inflammations
  2. Sedative properties
  3. Help with insomnia and hot flashes
  • From someone who enjoys a great ale (with a slice of pizza!), isn't this enough!  Climate Change needs to go.


AMAZON'S BIG BET ON AI



                                                                           

                                                        Source:  Stock & Amazon


  • Amazon has placed a huge bet of nearly $3 billion on an AI startup called Anthropic.  Here are some key facts:
  • This is the most significant side venture by Amazon in its 30 year+ history
  • San Francisco based Anthropic is a startup that's said to be at the forefront of generative AI, considered the most transformative technology of our time
  • Why would Amazon put $2.75 billion into an AI startup? Because Amazon has huge AI ambitions
  • Amazon wants to be a definitive leader in AI and overtake companies like Google and Open AI
  • Anthropic has developed a foundation AI model and chatbot named Claude 3 which attracted Amazon
  • Amazon specifically wants to provide innovative AI-driven solutions across industries
  • It also thinks AI will help to greatly enhance Amazon customer experiences
  • Amazon is a leading technology company and believes that AI will provide it with an innovative competitive edge. 

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